Jack Peat

Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE).

He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author.

Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Local Businesses Lined Up For Deptford Market Yard

A host of local businesses have been given a platform at the soon-to-open Deptford Market Yard. Some of the best start-ups and independents from Deptford’s buzzing creative and entrepreneurial community will take residence within the renovated historical railway arches next to Deptford station, building on the already thriving local market and retail scene. Many...

Meet The World’s Hottest 10,000 Calorie Burger

Ten thousand calories, 18 inches and the world's hottest chillies. That's what makes up the World's hottest burger, and Rob Radcliffe of Cambridge has just demolished it in under half an hour, before polishing off 1lb of chips topped with red hot chilli con carne and the Carolina reaper. The Rocker’s...

Italy’s Threat to Vegan Parents is an Attack on Human Rights

By Elena Orde, Editor of The Vegan Recently, a story in which a malnourished Italian child was removed from his parents made headlines. The press attributed the boy’s ill health to his veganism (ignoring the fact that he had a congenital heart defect), and questioned whether vegan diets for children...

Ronald Reagan’s Daughter Sends Powerful Message to Donald Trump

Ronald Reagan's daughter has sent a powerful message to Donald Trump about advocating assassination. Patti Davis, whose father Ronald survived an assassination attempt in 1981, said his "glib and horrifying comment about second amendment people" could appeal to people who see unbridled violence as a way to make their mark in...

In Pictures: The Fish Return Home

Fisher FC, formally Fisher Athletic, returned back to their home in Bermondsey this weekend after seven years of ground-sharing in Dulwich. Following a High Court ruling in 2009, in which the club were wound-up, it was decided that the supporter’s trust would take charge of club and it would be renamed and relocated. Their...

New Poll: Conservatives Have a Projected 72 Seat Majority

The Conservatives would have a 72 seat majority in the House of Commons if an election were called today, according to the latest polling data. As the Labour rift continues to divide the party and the Tories consolidate their leadership, Labour would be expected to loose 34 seats in the...

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London’s 24 Hour Economy ‘Could Be Worth £30bn’

London’s 24 hour economy could be worth nearly £30 billion to the capital each year by the start of 2030, according to new research. It is currently worth up to £26.3 billion annually, around eight per cent of London’s gross domestic product, and directly supports one in eight jobs –...

Olympic Athletic Wear Made Entirely From Condom Material Created

The first Olympic athletic wear made entirely from condom material has been created by designer Pauline Van Dongen as an alternative to latex. The revolutionary material benefits from biomimicry, which works with your skin to temperature adjust for the ultimate performance weapon. Streamlined and close fitting, the new suit lets athletes feel...

FILE PICTURE - Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.  Vast vaults discovered under the Clifton Suspension Bridge have opened to the public for the first time.  The 12 vaulted chambers were found in 2002, nearly 160 years after the crossing was opened in Bristol.  It was assumed for decades that the massive two-storey abutments which support the bridge towers were solid stone or filled with stone.  Now, after drilling through 2m (6.5ft) stonework and installing a doorway, two chambers have been opened for tours.

Majestic Caves Discovered Below Clifton Suspension Bridge Opened to Public

Majestic caves discovered under Clifton Suspension Bridge have been opened to the public for the first time after been found by chance in 2002 by a builder. Hidden for more than 150 years the stunning cathedral-like vaults have been unveiled under Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s engineering masterpiece for the first time since the bridge...

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